Hi!
First of all, that's my first post and first multi-rotor (DIY Drones hexa).
I have my hexa almost done and i'm testing sensors and finishing build. The thing is that magnetic-declination site is offline and i don't know how to get my magnetic declination to setup my compass. It's really necessary?
Another question: to read my pack voltage (not current), do i need something else (than standard) or any connection to get this working? Or just configuration? I'm wasking this because i have voltage enabled, but showed voltage is very different from my battery pack. Also, i know that if i wanna to read current, i need an extra sensor and to read each battery cell, i need to use resistors and a cable from each cell to my board.....but that's not the case for now.
and last: any tips for my first fly? :) I'll try today, i hope.
Everything looks fine on tests.
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It's normal that mission planner remove the DOT after change tab?
I've inserted "-20.21" and after change that and go back, i see "-2021". Is that right?
Just look at a map.
http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=File:World_Magnetic_Decli...
Tks guys, i'll try to liftoff tomorrow! :D
Eg http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=ribeirao+preto+declination
The Declination is important only if you wish to utilize a GPS, even for a simple Loitor. It is not needed to help lock Yaw. But there are a number of sites offering declination. If it is down just wait. I do not think you will be doing waypoints or RTL right away.
The Wiki on Google offers a good read on your other questions.